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Suggest Treatment For Wheezing And Pulmonary Hypertension

My mother is 83 years old and has been living with Congestive Heart Failure for at least 5 years. Two years ago she was diagnosed with Pulmonary Hypertension. She also had a heart attack 15 years ago and has a pacemaker. I have noticed in the last 6 months that she is becoming very tired. She can not walk any distance and must take a nap in the afternoon. At times she is heard wheezing but it comes and goes. The doctor has her on oxygen at night. My question concerns travel. We are all going up to a wedding in the Washington D.C. area. I am a little concerned about this kind of trip for my mother. Could this make her condition worse? The wedding is of her granddaughter so it is a big family event. Any suggestions?
Fri, 29 Jan 2016
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Pulmonologist 's  Response
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your situation and problem.
Sorry to say but you should not take her to the wedding.
This can be dangerous and life threatening for her.
She is having heart failure and Pulmonary hypertension. So breathlessness is likely with minimal exertion.
She also requires night time oxygen.
All these suggest high possibility of complications and worsening of her condition while traveling.
So better not to take her to the wedding.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your mother. Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For Wheezing And Pulmonary Hypertension

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your situation and problem. Sorry to say but you should not take her to the wedding. This can be dangerous and life threatening for her. She is having heart failure and Pulmonary hypertension. So breathlessness is likely with minimal exertion. She also requires night time oxygen. All these suggest high possibility of complications and worsening of her condition while traveling. So better not to take her to the wedding. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your mother. Thanks.